As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Sunita Mahabir, a deputy director of school facilities in Queens.
The Morning BellOctober 4, 2019
Free Planet Fitness Memberships Available for NYC Teens This Summer
From now until August 31, 2023, teens aged 14–19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness locations across the five boroughs! Learn more about Planet Fitness' High School Summer Pass '23, and sign up for your free summer membership today!
Hidden Voices: When Edie Met Thea—A New York Love Story
As part of our ongoing Hidden Voices series, we're sharing the story of Edith Windsor, a computer programmer and pioneering LGBTQ+ activist whose love for her partner, Thea Spyer, paved the way for marriage equality in the United States.
NYC Public School Calendars Released for 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 School Years
We've heard you loud and clear—check out our newly released NYC public school calendars for the next three school years! Accessible in 10 languages and featuring some of the most important dates of the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 school years, our official calendars are now available to help you and your family start making plans for the next school year and beyond!
Find Your Path at the Youth Climate Career Expo on June 22
NYC high school students—stop by our annual Youth Climate Career Expo on June 22 where you can learn about green career paths and industries, talk to professionals about their experiences, network with other students, and learn about volunteer and internship opportunities available this summer and beyond!
To better accommodate families' needs during the 2019 holiday season, New York City public schools will now be closed for Winter Recess beginning on Monday, December 23, 2019. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
The Morning BellOctober 2, 2019
Check out the DOE's official School Calendar for October 2019. Highlights include Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, College Application Week, and the start of the DOE's middle and high school admissions processes.
The Morning BellOctober 1, 2019
The new 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Secure money for college by submitting your FAFSA application today!
The Morning BellOctober 1, 2019
September 15–October 15 is National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Be a part of this month's festivities with our handy list of suggested books, websites, and events for people of all ages!
The Morning BellSeptember 30, 2019
As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, we spoke with Eliana Bourdier, a third-year Community School Director at I.S. 230 in Queens.
The Morning BellSeptember 26, 2019
As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, we spoke with Larbi Malajati, a 15-year veteran of the NYC Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services.
The Morning BellSeptember 20, 2019
Despite having an unusually large share of students living in temporary housing, P.S. 15 in Manhattan has proven that building trust with students and their families can lead to transformational improvements both inside and outside the classroom.
The Morning BellSeptember 17, 2019
To kick off the NYC Department of Education's brand-new "We Are DOE" feature, Fred Sinclair talks a little about his 40+ years of experience as a school bus driver for City public school students.
The Morning BellSeptember 12, 2019
NYC's public schools are hosting their first set of Parent Teacher Conferences in September 2019. Check out September's conference schedule, and consider some of our conference tips and sample questions to make the most out of this month's conferences!
The Morning BellSeptember 12, 2019
The 2019–2020 edition of the NYC Public School Guidebook, the DOE's annual reference publication to NYC's public schools, is ready for City families. Download it here, or pick up your physical copy from your school or local Family Welcome Center today!
The Morning BellSeptember 9, 2019
Chancellor Carranza welcomes students and families #BacktoSchoolNYC for the 2019–20 school year.
Richard A. CarranzaSeptember 4, 2019
Getting the largest public school system in the country ready for the first day of school is no easy task. Learn how the NYC Department of Education prepares 1800+ schools and 140,000 staff members for a successful school year!
The Morning BellSeptember 4, 2019
Time to break out of Summer Mode! Check out our Back to School tips for students and families, and get ready for the first day of school on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
The Morning BellAugust 30, 2019
See how a principal's dedication to teacher collaboration and inclusivity helped turn the struggling P.S. 154 in the Bronx into one of New York City's most improved schools.
The Morning BellAugust 30, 2019
Brooklyn's M.S. 577 serves as a great example of what is possible when teachers, administrators, and parents collaborate to create a supportive, innovative, and team-oriented school culture.
The Morning BellAugust 23, 2019